Geographic position of Köniz
Köniz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.9244° N, 7.4146° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,224 km (3,246 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,795 km (2,979 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,242 km (9,471 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 564 km (350 mi) east
Köniz lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Köniz
With a population of 41,784, Köniz ranks as the 16th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Köniz
Bern Airport (BRN / LSZB) is a regional airport serving Köniz directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Köniz
Köniz uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zurich. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Köniz
Business hours in Köniz (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Köniz
Compare time in Köniz with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Köniz in?
Köniz follows the Europe/Zurich time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Köniz at UTC+2.
What time is it in Köniz right now?
The current local time in Köniz is 19:20:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Köniz observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Köniz is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Köniz?
Köniz is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Köniz?
Bern Airport (BRN) is the airport serving Köniz. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:37.
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